Introduction
Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.
As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia.
Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace.
The Role:
To be responsible for coordinating and managing strategic and daily procurement activities in order to ensure that Saab Seaeye has world-class supplier quality and delivery capabilities at the lowest possible cost.
Job Specific accountabilities and responsibilities:
To establish strategic alliances with key suppliers in order to improve overall supply chain performance in line with company objectives
To actively manage supplier performance
To work with Product Managers and Engineering functions to establish technology partnership agreements and manage relationships accordingly
To support the supplier selection and management of subcontract engineering development work packages
To continuously work with existing or new suppliers to achieve cost, quality and delivery targets and increase overall business profitability
To actively manage the full supply chain business risk plans
To negotiate long-term purchase orders/contracts with key suppliers to ensure delivery of critical customer contracts
To build strong supplier relationships, working with new suppliers in a high value/high risk environment, implementing contracts as deemed necessary.
To actively manage the RFQ process for new product development.
To Plan/Forecast cash flow to support payment terms negotiations.
To work closely with the Quality and Material Planning functions to implement business improvements
Collaborate and communicate with other Saab supply chain functions in the UK and worldwide developing efficiency opportunities and exploiting synergies
Manage a team supporting production material buying, strategic supply chain management and procurement for new products
Ensure the above team has the required skills and experience and is organised in the most appropriate manner to meet the needs of the business.
To supervise all reporting staff so as to effectively, train, evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor their activities to meet required deadlines.
To assess, identify and monitor staff skills and training requirements to avoid exposure and skill shortages to the business.
To assess and monitor workloads, efficiency, holiday and effectively manage staff resource levels and report potential shortfalls.
To ensure staff time management is effectively managed in line with company time and attendance procedures.
General accountabilities and responsibilities:
To work as a proactive member of the Operations Management team to ensure business objectives are met.
To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role.
To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information and Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role.
To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times
To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business objectives or deadlines.
To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the management team or authorized representative.
To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness.